Inside the Fraudster's Mind

Understanding the thoughts and feelings of a fraudster can provide valuable insight to enhance an organization’s anti-fraud efforts. Knowing why fraudsters commit their crimes can help you learn how to prevent fraud by addressing the circumstances that lead to it. Gaining insight into the way perpetrators rationalize their actions can also help you deter others from forming similar rationalizations in the future. And possessing an understanding of the human element of fraud might give you an edge in gaining an admission during an interview.

This course takes an inside look at the fraudster’s mind, exploring psychological information that is key to the successful development of a fraud prevention and detection program. Accompanying this workbook is a 50-minute video examining ten common critical thinking errors displayed by fraudsters and how they are manifested in convicted perpetrators.

What you will learn:

The psychology of human behavior

The categories of perpetrators and how they are correlated to the reasons perpetrators commit crimes

Online grading is available for ACFE self-study workbook courses. Complete the course offline at your convenience, but take the exam online the moment you're ready. Featuring instant exam results and a printable certificate, online grading offers a quick and convenient way to earn CPE.

Please note: All self-study course exams must be completed within one year of purchase date to receive CPE credit.

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